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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.32, 2,036.98 and 838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.32, 2,036.98 and 838.60 is: 1,257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.32 : 2,036.98 = 838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.32/2,036.98 = 838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.32x = 2,036.98 × 838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.32x = 1,708,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,211.43/1,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.59

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